To respond to the rapidly changing global environment, ANGRAU established the Office of the Director (International Programmes) in 2005. It serves as an internal and external liaison for the University, providing assistance to faculty, administrators and students in enhancing their ability to pursue and develop international activities and initiatives. ANGRAU promotes the process of actively partnering with the International Universities and Organizations to effectively utilize and apply the university's knowledge, resources and expertise to mutually address the needs and problems facing the global society.

OBJECTIVES

Facilitate collaborative faculty and student exchange and research to address issues and problems of global significance.

Extend the University's international engagement through research programs designed in collaboration with faculty from international organizations, institutions and governments.

Enhance access to world-wide information through strong extensive resources as well as the exchange of print and electronic media through international networks.

Build strong and effective international alumni network to promote international research, education and related university goals.

ACTIVITIES

The Director (International Programmes) offers a wide range of support services to help faculty advance their international research, education and extension and create international linkages with leading universities and institutions. It plays a prominent role in implementing the following activities:

ANGRAU extends itself globally through international agreements. These agreements are facilitated through the Director (International Programmes). International agreements made between ANGRAU and other international institutions provide for the reciprocal exchange of students and general collaboration on faculty visits, academic interchange, or other matters of mutual interest. ANGRAU has signed Cooperative Agreements with the following Universities / Organizations:

Alabama A & M University, Normal, Alabama, USA

Alcorn State University, Alcorn State, Mississippi, USA

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, Canberra, Australia

Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

International Crops Research for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Hyderabad, India